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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,606.37, 11,408.65 and 2,341.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,606.37, 11,408.65 and 2,341.37 is: 3,511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,606.37 : 11,408.65 = 2,341.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,606.37/11,408.65 = 2,341.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,606.37x = 11,408.65 × 2,341.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,606.37x = 26,711,813.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,711,813.81/7,606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.77

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